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Sourdough starter essentials in my kitchen
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items For the past 3 years I've made multiple sourdough starters, fresh bread, bagels and more. Here's a list of my essentials for your next hobby! Happy baking!
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Sourdough starter - Where do I begin?
Sourdough tools
Sourdough starter - Where do I begin?
Get started on your sourdough journey! It's not as difficult as you may think. Here are simple tools and ingredients to get started. Happy baking!
This video is what helped my journey the most. Be patient, keep at it. Happy baking!
Sourdough Starter Recipe (VIDEO) START HERE 🍞
For your starter, please make sure to remove the elastic and the clips. All you need is the jar and the lid.
Weck Jars
This mat is a game changer. For your starter to grow, the temperature of your kitchen needs to be 75°F or higher. Our kitchen has granite countertops so the starter will be a bit cold. To combat this, I use this heating pad and my starter grows every...
VIVOSUN Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat 10x20.75
You'll want to use wood or stainless steel over plastic.
Sourdough Spoon
I have this exact scale, works just fine. You can change from different units of weight. It's digital and most importantly, easy to clean.
Nicewell 22lb Digital Kitchen Food Scale
The reason I have rubber bands on here is so that you can remember to use something, anything, to track the growth of your starter. You can even use a label, sticky note, your choice.
Large Rubber Bands
To feed my starter I use this exact flour. Works just fine. You can use any all purpose flour, I just prefer unbleached organic. Your preference.
Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
To begin your sourdough starter, you'll need spelt flour or whole wheat flour. Either of those works well, I've tried with each and it grows just fine.
Organic Spelt Flour | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
Another option for your starter. Keep in mind, you aren't using this flour to feed your starter. Only to make your starter.
Organic Coarse Whole Wheat Flour Same-Day Delivery or Pickup
Sourdough tools
Interested in baking a loaf? These tools are what I have in my kitchen. Happy baking! 🍞
Glass bowls are a must when it comes to baking. You are able to see the dough growth.
Libbey : Mixing Bowls
I have two pairs of these exact bowl covers. Honestly love them. They're my favorite kitchen tool. Perfect for proofing.
Now Designs Reusable Bowl Cover, Ticking Stripe
Such a handy tool for sourdough bread making. If you use a dutch oven, this is for you. The handles don't get too hot.
Koolstuffs Silicone Bread Sling for Dutch Oven, 2 PCS
I use my dutch oven to bake sourdough bread . Not required at all. You can also use a bread steel (I have one too, I'll share that next) There's many ways of baking sourdough. Do what works for you.
Crock-Pot Artisan 7-Quart Enameled Dutch Oven
I have this exact bread steel, works great as well. When using the bread steel, I place a baking pan with water underneath. Steam helps the loaves grow.
Bread Steel
I have this exact bread lame in my kitchen as well. It comes with extra blades. Easy to use and the wooden handle is a nice touch.
SAINT GERMAIN Premium Hand Crafted Bread Lame
This helps when you are shaping the dough or for additions (jalapeño & cheddar, any fruit or seeds)
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 16''x26''
Bannetons are important for cold proofing, they'll absorb any excess moisture from your dough.
Bread Bosses 9 Inch Banneton Proofing Basket